to one's face

phrase

: in one's presence or so that one is fully aware of what is going on
If you have something to say about me, say it to my face.

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“To one's face.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20one%27s%20face. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.

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